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Supreme Court's Firm Stance: No Room for Misleading Advertisements

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Supreme Court's Firm Stance: No Room for Misleading Advertisements Supreme Court Rebukes Uttarakhand Government The Supreme Court issued a stern rebuke to the Uttarakhand government for its inaction against Patanjali Ayurved in a case concerning misleading advertisements. The court also refused to accept the apologies offered by Baba Ramdev and Acharya Balkrishna. Concerns Raised by the Apex Court A bench of Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah expressed concerns over the impact of misleading advertisements on unsuspecting consumers. The court emphasized the need for accountability, particularly for FMCG companies like Patanjali Ayurved. Directive to Uttarakhand Government The apex court directed the Uttarakhand government to take decisive action against officials who failed to act on complaints regarding Patanjali Ayurved's advertisements. It stressed the importance of sending a strong message to society about complying with court orders. Refusal to Accept Apology Desp...